Recipe Tutorials 2006

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1.1 - Box of Chocolate Heart Soaps Requirements: 500g Beige Vanilla soap (Soap Barn) Brown soap colouring (Soap Barn) Chocolate fragrance (Soap Barn) Heart mould (Chocolate Den) Paper cookie cups PVC Chocolate Box Method: Gently melt the soap in a small pot over the stove or in the microwave on defrost. Add brown colouring and chocolate fragrance until you have a dark chocolate soap. Pour the soap into a heart mould and leave to set. One set, remove the soaps from the mould and place them in paper cups. Fill the chocolate box with chocolate heart soaps. Decorate the box with lovely red organza ribbon. back to top

1.2 - Patchouli Massage Crème Requirements: 8 Tablespoons cocoa butter (Soap Barn) 4 Tablespoons shea butter (Soap Barn) 2 Tablespoons coconut oil (Soap Barn) 3 Tablespoons beeswax (Soap Barn) 30 Drops Patchouli Fragrance (Soap Barn) 1 Silver tin for packaging Method: Melt all the ingredients together over a low heat. Add the fragrance and then pour into your silver tin. Leave to set. Use this sexy patchouli massage crème for a fun Valentine’s evening. back to top

1.3 - Ylang-Ylang Perfume Balm Requirements: 2 Tablespoons cocoa butter 3 Tablespoons coconut oil 1 Tablespoon beeswax 1 Bottle Ylang-ylang fragrance 5 Small silver tins Method: In a very small pot melt together two tablespoons of cocoa butter and three tablespoons of coconut oil and one tablespoon of beeswax. Then add one full bottle of ylang-ylang fragrance (10ml) to the mixture and blend well. Pour into small pots or tins and leave to set. Using ylang-ylang perfume balm: Rub your finger over the surface of the balm and then dab behind your ears and on the inside of your wrists. Perfume balm is the perfect accessory to every handbag and makes a wonderful Valentine’s gift. back to top

1.4 - Bag of Love Pebbles Requirements: 500g Bath pebbles (Soap Barn) Pink powder colouring (Soap Barn) Organza bags (Soap Barn) Purple glitter (Soap Barn) Method: Pour your bath pebbles into a damp towel and wipe off all the excess fine salt powder that covers them. Place the pebbles in a plastic packet and pour 50 drops of rose fragrance over them. Shake the packet well so the fragrance is evenly distributed. Now add the pink powder colouring and once again shake the bag thoroughly. Now you can put the pebbles in an organza bag. Bath Pebbles are made from salt and thus have wonderful properties in your bath. Salt is a muscle relaxant and is also a great antiseptic. This little bag of love pebbles makes a wonderful Valentine’s gift. back to top

1.5 - Red Heart Bath Confetti Requirements: 1kg soap noodles (Soap Barn) Red soap colouring (Soap Barn) Raspberry fragrance (Soap Barn) Small heart cookie cutter (Chocolate Den) Organza bags (Soap Barn) Method: Place your noodles in a large pot on the stove and add five litres of water. Leave on a very low heat (1-2) for about two hours till all the noodles have dissolved in the water. Now add red soap colouring and 10ml raspberry fragrance. Mix well. Pour the mixture into a jug and leave a few minutes to cool. Now pour the mixture directly onto your counter or table and leave for 15 minutes to set. Once the mixture has set lift the soap sheet up and turn it over. Take your cookie cutter and cut hearts out of the entire sheet. (The left overs can be re-melted in your pot and poured into sheets again.) Leave the cut out hearts overnight to set. In the morning they will be paper thin and ready for use. Once your confetti is set you can package it in small organza bags. Decorate your bags with some attractive glass beads. Bath confetti is fun fun fun!!! Sprinkle the confetti into your bath for a beautiful romantic Valentine’s bath. The coloured pieces float in your bath, scenting it, giving it a party feel and soften the water as the soap dissolves all around you and you emerge from your bath relaxed as though you have just woken from a wonderful dream. back to top

1.6 - Rose Bath Fizzies Requirements: 1 rose mould (Chocolate Den) 1 Cup baking soda (Soap Barn) 1/2 Cup cornstarch (Soap Barn) 1/2 Cup citric acid (Soap Barn) 1 Teaspoon sweet oil (Soap Barn) 1 Teaspoon coconut oil (Soap Barn) 3 Teaspoons witch hazel (Soap Barn) Rose fragrance oil (Soap Barn) Pink powder colouring (Soap Barn) Method: In a large bowl mix together the baking soda and cornstarch and the citric acid. Put a handful of this mixture into a smaller bowl and add to it the sweet oil, coconut oil, pink colouring and rose fragrance oil. Mash this mixture well into a paste and then return it to the big bowl. Crumb the coloured paste into the dry mixture till they are one even mixture. Add three teaspoons of witch hazel and mix through fast. Remember the more liquid you add to the mixture the more fizz you lose. The mixture must be just damp enough to hold together in a clump if you squeeze it in your fist. To make a rose fizz bomb pack the mixture very tight into a mould and then release it onto a tray to set. Do not leave the rose fizz bombs on wood or cardboard to set because they will absorb the oil. Leave your roses two days to set hard or you can dry them out in an oven on a very very low heat. back to top

2.1 - Lavender Crème Body Soap Requirements: 250g Purple lavender glycerine soap (Soap Barn) Lavender Fragrance (Soap Barn) 50g Aqueous Cream (Soap Barn) 1 Lavender Soap Mould (Soap Barn) Cellophane (Chocolate Den) Organza ribbon (Soap Barn) Paper roses (Soap Barn) Method: Gently melt your soap in the microwave or in a pot over a very low heat. Once the soap has melted add 20 drops of lavender fragrance and all the aqueous cream. Stir well till the aqueous has melted into the soap. If your soap still smells of aqueous cream you can add another 10-20 drops of lavender fragrance. Pour the soap mixture into the mould and leave to set. (Leave overnight). Once the soap is un-moulded you can wrap it in cellophane. Tie it up with an organza ribbon and decorate with a paper rose. See how smooth and soft your skin feels after washing with this gentle soap. back to top

2.2 - Lavender Bath Salts Requirements: 250ml bath salts (Soap Barn) 250ml bath crystals (Soap Barn) Lavender fragrance (Soap Barn) Purple powder colouring (Soap Barn) Dried lavender flowers (Soap Barn) Method: Measure out one cup of bath salts (coarse salts) and one cup of bath crystals (salt crystals). Put them both into a mixing bowl and stir through well so that you have an even mixture of both salts. If there are any big lumps of bath salts take them out. You can either crush them smaller or simply toss them out. Add a tiny amount of purple powder colouring and forty drops of lavender fragrance to the mixture. Add as many dried lavender flowers as you like. Now you can put the salts into an attractive bottle or jar for presentation. back to top

2.3 - Lavender Body Lotion Requirements: 3 Tablespoons cocoa butter (Soap Barn) 3 Tablespoons glycerine (Soap Barn) 6 Tablespoons aqueous cream (Soap Barn) Lavender fragrance oil (Soap Barn) Attractive bottle or jar (Soap Barn) Organza ribbon (Soap Barn) Paper roses (Soap Barn) Method: Gently melt three tablespoons of cocoa butter in a small pot. Mix together very well 3 tablespoons of glycerine and 6 tablespoons of aqueous cream till the whole mixture is smooth, creamy and shiny. Then add the melted cocoa butter and thirty drops of fragrance. Blend well. You can now pour the lotion into an attractive bottle or jar for use. Decorate with organza ribbon and paper roses. back to top

2.4 - Lavender Bath Jelly Requirements: Gelatine (Soap Barn) Purple soap colouring (Soap Barn) Lavender fragrance (Soap Barn) 500ml clear un-fragranced bubble bath (Soap Barn) Attractive jar (Soap Barn) Wooden scoop (Soap Barn) Hemp string (Soap Barn) Glass beads (Soap Barn) Method: Measure 3 level tablespoons (or 3 heaped dessert spoons) of gelatine and put them into your jug. Add two drops of purple soap colouring to your gelatine. Add thirty drops of lavender fragrance to the gelatine and colouring. Now pour half a cup of just boiled water over the gelatine and stir very well till all the gelatine has dissolved. Once the gelatine has dissolved you can add one cup of clear bubble bath to your mixture. Again, mix this through very well till you have a smooth, even mixture. Pour your jelly into an attractive jar and leave to set. Only once the jelly is set and cold can you seal with a lid. Decorate with a small wooden scoop and some hemp string with beads. Bath jelly is wonderful bubble bath. Place some scoops of jelly into the bath under the running hot water for a luxurious bubble bath. back to top

2.5 - Lavender Foaming Bath Oil Requirements: 250ml clear un-fragranced bubble bath (Soap Barn) 250ml clear un-fragranced technical oil (Soap Barn) Purple soap colouring (Soap Barn) Lavender fragrance (Soap Barn) 500ml attractive bottle (Soap Barn) Method: Mix a couple of drops of purple soap colouring into the bubble bath and forty drops of lavender fragrance also. Stir though well till the colour and fragrance are equally distributed throughout the soap. Add forty drops of lavender fragrance to your technical oil. Mix through really well. Pour your bath oil into the bottle, half filling the bottle. Add the prepared bubble bath to the oil and fill the bottle to the top. Seal the bottle and shake very well for ten minutes. This emulsifies the oil which turns white and moves to the top of the bottle. Leave to stand for an hour. The bubble bath and bath oil will separate and stay that way if you have shaken the mixture properly. Use this lovely lavender foaming bath oil for a luxurious moisturising foam bath. back to top

2.6 - Lavender Bath Sherbet Requirements: Baking soda (Soap Barn) Bath crystals (Soap Barn) Citric acid (Soap Barn) Cornstarch (Soap Barn) Sweet oil (Soap Barn) Coconut oil (Soap Barn) Purple powder colouring (Soap Barn) Lavender fragrance (Soap Barn) Attractive bottle or Jar (Soap Barn) Method: In a large bowl mix together one cup of baking soda (bicarbonate of soda), one cup of bath crystals, half a cup of citric acid and half a cup of cornstarch (corn flour). Mix through well so that you have an even mixture of all the ingredients. Take a handful of this mixture out and put it in a small mixing bowl. Add a tablespoon of sweet oil, two tablespoons coconut oil (melt the coconut oil first in a basin of hot water), a tiny amount (match head) of purple powder colouring, and forty drops of lavender fragrance to the small bowl. Mix all the ingredients in the small bowl well till you have a smooth even mixture. Add this mixture back into to the large bowl and stir through well. The colouring and fragrance should be even throughout the mixture. You can now fill your bottle with your amazing bath sherbet. Bath Sherbet is a powder version of fizz bombs. But easier to make and just as much fun to use. back to top

3.1 - Old Fashioned Frangipani Soap Balls Requirements: 500g white un-fragranced glycerine soap (The Soap Barn) 1kg white un-fragranced soap noodles (The Soap Barn) Purple glitter (The Soap Barn) Frangipani fragrance (The Soap Barn) Organza ribbon (The Soap Barn) Paper roses (The Soap Barn) Large white paper cups (The Chocolate Den) Method: Gently melt the glycerine soap in the microwave on defrost. Add 50 drops of frangipani fragrance to the melted soap. Add the melted soap to the soap noodles and stir it through till you get a thick porridge consistency. Now you can take a handful of this mixture and roll it into a beautiful smooth soap ball. Roll the warm ball in purple glitter. You can decorate your soap ball with organza ribbon and paper roses. Place in a white paper cup when complete. These beautiful, decorative soaps are a stunning gift for your mother on Mothers' Day. back to top

3.2 - Frangipani Body Butter Requirements: 4 tablespoons cocoa butter (Soap Barn) 1 tablespoon beeswax (Soap Barn) 4 tablespoons shea butter (Soap Barn) 40 drops frangipani fragrance (Soap Barn) 1 flat silver tin or attractive container (Soap Barn) Method: Warm the cocoa butter, shea butter and beeswax in a pan until they are melted. Add your frangipani fragrance and mix through well. Put the mixture into a tin or attractive container and leave to set. Use regularly for younger looking skin. back to top

3.3 - Frangipani Face Toner Requirements: 1/2 cup witch hazel (Soap Barn) 1/4 cup distilled water 1/2 cup rose water (Soap Barn) 4 tablespoons glycerine (Soap Barn) 10 drops frangipani fragrance (Soap Barn) Attractive bottle (Soap Barn) Method: Mix all ingredients together well and pour into an attractive bottle. Pour toner onto cotton wool and wipe face for a cool refreshing clean skin. back to top

3.4 - Frangipani Tissue Oil Requirements: 2 Tablespoons wheat germ oil (Soap Barn) 2 Tablespoons vitamin A oil (Soap Barn) 2 Tablespoons evening primrose oil (Soap Barn) 2 Tablespoons sweet almond oil (Soap Barn) 1 Cup technical oil (Soap Barn) 2 Tablespoons avocado oil (Soap Barn) Attractive bottle or jar (Soap Barn) Frangipani fragrance (Soap Barn) Method: Mix all ingredients together very well. Pour into an attractive bottle or jar. Use this wonderfully nourishing oil to feed and heal your skin. This oil is fantastic for stretch marks and damaged skin. back to top

3.5 - Frangipani Cleansing Milk Requirements: 4 Tablespoons glycerine (Soap Barn) 1 Cup aqueous cream (Soap Barn) 4 Tablespoons witch hazel (Soap Barn) 8 Tablespoons rose water (Soap Barn) Attractive bottle (Soap Barn) Frangipani fragrance (Soap Barn) Method: In a small bowl mix four tablespoons of glycerine into a cup of aqueous cream. Mix together very well till the whole mixture is smooth, creamy and shiny. Then add 4 tablespoons of witch hazel and 8 tablespoons of rose water to the mixture and blend well. You can use a small hand beater to break down the lumps. The mixture must be smooth and runny, lump free. Once the mixture is complete you can add your frangipani fragrance and pour it into an attractive bottle or jar for use. Using Moisturising Cleansing Milk Clean your face in the morning and in the evening with this cleansing milk. Pour a small amount onto a piece of cotton wool and gently wipe your face. It is gentle and moisturising and leaves your face clean and soft. back to top

3.6 - Frangipani Hand Treatment Requirements: 3 Tablespoons glycerine (Soap Barn) 6 Tablespoons aqueous cream (Soap Barn) 3 Tablespoons cocoa butter (Soap Barn) 1 Tablespoon coconut oil (Soap Barn) 3 Tablespoons exfoliate powder (Soap Barn) Frangipani fragrance (Soap Barn) Method: In a small bowl add 3 tablespoons of glycerine to 6 tablespoons of aqueous cream and mix through well till the whole mixture is smooth. Then add three tablespoons of melted cocoa butter and 1 tablespoon coconut oil to the mixture and again mix through thoroughly till you have a nice even mixture. Then add three tablespoons of gentle exfoliate powder and mix through well Add 20 - 30 drops of frangipani fragrance to your mixture and blend well. Now you can pour your hand treatment into an attractive bottle or jar. Using Frangipani Hand Treatment. Use regularly to keep your hands soft and young looking. Use about 1 teaspoon of the treatment. Rub it all well into your hands for three minutes and then rinse off with warm water. Pat hands dry with a soft towel. back to top

4.1 - Lime Shaving Soap Requirements: 250g Yellow lemon glycerine soap (Soap Barn) Lime Fragrance (Soap Barn) 100g Aqueous Cream (Soap Barn) 1 Jar (Soap Barn) Method: Gently melt your soap in the microwave or in a pot over a very low heat. Once the soap has melted add 20 drops of lime fragrance and all the aqueous cream. Place the mixture back in the microwave and reheat. Stir well till the aqueous has melted into the soap. If your soap still smells of aqueous cream you can add another 10-20 drops of lime fragrance. Pour the soap mixture into the jar and leave to set. This lime shaving soap is wonderful for sensitive skins and allows for a soft smooth shave. Use with a shaving brush. back to top

4.2 - Lime Lotion Bar Requirements: 8 Tablespoons cocoa butter (Soap Barn) 4 Tablespoons shea butter (Soap Barn) 2 Bar mould (Soap Barn) 3 Tablespoons beeswax (Soap Barn) 50 Drops Lime Fragrance (Soap Barn) Cellophane for packaging Method: Melt all the ingredients together over a low heat. Add the fragrance and then leave to cool. Once the mixture is fairly cool you can pour it into your mould. Leave to set. You can also place the mould in the freezer so that the bar sets faster. Use this lime lotion bar instead of moisturising cream. back to top

4.3 - Lime After Shave Requirements: 1/2 cup witch hazel (Soap Barn) 1/4 cup distilled water (Soap Barn) 4 tablespoons glycerine (Soap Barn) 30 drops lime fragrance (Soap Barn) Attractive bottle (Soap Barn) Method: Combine all ingredients and mix well. Pour into an attractive bottle. Shake before use. back to top

4.4 - Lime Foot Cream Requirements: 6 Tablespoons cocoa butter (Soap Barn) 3 Tablespoons glycerine (Soap Barn) 6 Tablespoons aqueous cream (Soap Barn) 40 Drops lime fragrance (Soap Barn) Method: Gently melt six tablespoons of cocoa butter in a small pot. Mix together very well 3 tablespoons of glycerine and 6 tablespoons of aqueous cream till the whole mixture is smooth, creamy and shiny. Then add the melted cocoa butter and now add forty drops of lime fragrance. Blend well. You can now pour the cream into an attractive bottle or jar for use. Use regularly on your feet to keep them smooth, soft and well nourished. back to top

4.5 - Lime Foot Spray Requirements: 1 cup witch hazel (Soap Barn) 1/2 cup rose water (Soap Barn) 40 drops lime fragrance (Soap Barn) Spray bottle (Soap Barn) Method: Combine all ingredients well and bottle in an attractive bottle. Spray on feet for a fresh feel all day. back to top

4.6 - Lime Bath Snow Requirements: 500g bath snow un-fragranced (Soap Barn) 40 drops lime fragrance (Soap Barn) Green powder colouring (Soap Barn) Yellow powder colouring (Soap Barn) Attractive bamboo container (Soap Barn) Method: Shake all ingredients together in a packet till the colour and the fragrance are evenly mixed through. Bath snow is great for a cleansing relaxing bath after a long hard day. Put a handful of bath snow under the hot water tap as you run your bath. Relax in a wonderful bubble bath that has all the added qualities of bath salts too! back to top

5.1 - Hot Chocolate Soap Requirements: 500g Beige Vanilla soap (Soap Barn) Brown soap colouring (Soap Barn) Chocolate fragrance (Soap Barn) Swirl mould (Soap Barn) 500g white un-fragranced glycerine soap (Soap Barn) Method: Gently melt the soap in a small pot over the stove or in the microwave on defrost. Add enough brown colouring and chocolate fragrance to the vanilla glycerine soap until you have a dark chocolate soap. Melt the white soap and leave white and un-fragranced. Pour both soaps into a swirl mould to get a marbled effect and leave to set. back to top

5.2 - Café au Lait Bath Milkshake Requirements: 250ml clear un-fragranced bubble bath (Soap Barn) 250ml clear un-fragranced technical oil (Soap Barn) Brown soap colouring (Soap Barn) Coffee fragrance (Soap Barn) 500ml attractive bottle (Soap Barn) Method: Mix a couple of drops of brown soap colouring into the bubble bath and forty drops of coffee fragrance also. Stir though well till the colour and fragrance are equally distributed throughout the soap. Add forty drops of coffee fragrance to your technical oil. Mix through really well. Pour your bath oil into the bottle, half filling the bottle. Add the prepared bubble bath to the oil and fill the bottle to the top. Seal the bottle and shake very well for ten minutes. This emulsifies the oil which turns white and moves to the top of the bottle. Leave to stand for an hour. The bubble bath and bath oil will separate and stay that way if you have shaken the mixture properly. Use this lovely café au lait bath milkshake for a luxurious moisturising foam bath. back to top

5.3 - Top Deck Soap Scrolls Requirements: 500g Vanilla soap (Soap Barn) 500g White un-fragranced soap (Soap Barn) Cellophane (Soap Barn) Raffia (Soap Barn) Method: Gently melt the soap in a small pot over the stove or in the microwave on defrost. Add enough brown colouring and chocolate fragrance to the vanilla glycerine soap until you have a dark chocolate soap. Melt the white soap and leave white and un-fragranced. When the soap is melted leave it to stand for a couple of minutes so that all the bubbles rise to the top and a thin skin forms. Remove the thin soap skin that has caught all the bubbles and you now have a clear soap at a good pouring temperature. Pour your chocolate soap over 20X20cm area. It is vital that you pour very quickly. Leave to cool and almost set. Now pour your white soap over your chocolate soap. You stand and wait next to your soap as it begins to set. Do not move away! Timing here is everything. You have to wait for the soap to set enough so that it can be rolled but not wait too long for it to set solid and cold because then it will be really difficult to roll. There is about 60 seconds difference between too early and too late. So that's why you cannot take your eye off the soap after it has been poured. How do you know when the soap is ready to be rolled? By feeling it. If it feels like jelly that means it is only set on the outside but still liquid inside and obviously not yet ready to be rolled. Your soap must feel very warm and rubbery and then you know it is ready to roll. Once you have made a few scrolls you will know exactly what I am talking about. The edges of the soap set first so you can take a non-serrated knife and gently lift the edge of the soap closest to you. You don't need to use the knife again. Now turn that edge that you just lifted inwards and start rolling the soap up around that edge all the way to the end. If the soap sticks to the counter it is not yet set enough to roll, if the soap cracks then you have left it too long. Once you have rolled the entire scroll you can tie it up with some raffia to keep it in place and prevent it from unrolling at the end. Then you can wrap it in clear cellophane with more raffia on the outside. back to top

5.4 - Chocolate Orange Hand Lotion Requirements: 3 Tablespoons cocoa butter (Soap Barn) 6 Tablespoons aqueous cream (Soap Barn) 3 Tablespoons glycerine (Soap Barn) Chocolate fragrance (Soap Barn) Attractive bottle or jar (Soap Barn) Orange fragrance (Soap Barn) Method: Gently melt three tablespoons of cocoa butter in a small pot. Mix together very well 3 tablespoons of glycerine and 6 tablespoons of aqueous cream till the whole mixture is smooth, creamy and shiny. Then add the melted cocoa butter and thirty drops of chocolate fragrance as well as thirty drops of orange fragrance. Blend well. You can now pour the lotion into an attractive bottle or jar for use. Use regularly on your body to keep your skin smooth, soft and well nourished. The cocoa butter ensures that this lotion is rich and indulgent. back to top

5.5 - Moccachino Moisturising cream Requirements: 1/4 cup cocoa butter (Soap Barn) 1/4 cup sweet oil (Soap Barn) 1/4 cup olive oil 40 drops coffee fragrance (Soap Barn) Attractive bottle or jar (Soap Barn) 40 drops chocolate fragrance (Soap Barn) Method: Combine all ingredients over a low heat. Remove from the heat and beat till cool. Package in an attractive bottle or jar. This rich cream is ideal for elbows and knees especially when they get dry in winter. back to top

5.6 - Café Latte Bath Salts Requirements: 1 kg bath crystals Coffee fragrance Brown powder colouring Method: Measure out one cup of bath crystals. Put them into a mixing bowl and add 40 drops of coffee fragrance and a pinch of brown powder colouring. Measure out another cup of bath crystals. Put them into a mixing bowl and add 40 drops of coffee fragrance only. Leave this batch white. Stir through well so that you have an even mixture. Now you can put the salts into an attractive bottle or jar. Place the dark crystals at the bottom of the bottle and the white ones at the top. back to top

6.1 - Citrus Soap Kebabs Requirements: 250g Yellow lemon glycerine soap (Soap Barn) 250g Green grapefruit soap (Soap Barn) 250g Orange tangerine soap (Soap Barn) Kebab skewers (Soap Barn) Yellow, green and orange wooden beads (Soap Barn) Cellophane (Soap Barn) Raffia (Soap Barn) Method: Slice the orange, yellow and green soap into 1cm thick slices with the crinkle cutter so they appear as fruit slices. If you would prefer chunks of soap on your kebab as opposed to slices then cut your soap into 2-3cm slices and then cut them into cubes. Thread the soap slices onto kebab sticks alternating with matching wooden beads. The best soap kebabs are those whose pattern is obvious and pleasing to the eye. That's why I suggest you create a colour pattern and repeat it all the way through the kebab. Wrap the citrus kebabs in cellophane and tie with raffia on both ends. These kebabs are great to leave in your cupboard for fresh smelling clothes. They are great gifts and are fantastic left in your guest bathroom. back to top

6.2 - Strawberry Body Butter Requirements: 8 tablespoons cocoa butter (Soap Barn) 4 tablespoons shea butter (Soap Barn) 3 tablespoons beeswax (Soap Barn) 40 drops strawberry fragrance (Soap Barn) 1 flat silver tin (Soap Barn) Method: Warm the cocoa butter and shea butter in a pan until they are melted. Add the beeswax and then stir till melted. Remove the mixture from the heat. Add your strawberry fragrance. Pour the mixture into the tin. This is a wonderful product that you will absolutely love! back to top

6.3 - Apple and Cranberry Bubble Bath Requirements: 500ml clear unfragranced bubble bath/liquid soap (Soap Barn) Apple fragrance (Soap Barn) Green soap colouring (Soap Barn) Attractive bottle (Soap Barn) Cranberry fragrance (Soap Barn) Method: Mix a couple of drops of green soap colouring into the bubble bath and forty drops of apple fragrance as well as forty drops of cranberry fragrance. Stir though well till the colour and fragrance are equally distributed throughout the soap. Now you can pour your bubble bath into an attractive bottle. Close the bottle and set aside. Your bubble bath is ready to be used. You will be very pleasantly surprised at the amazing bubbles it makes. back to top

6.4 - Apple and Cranberry Bath Pebbles Requirements: 500g Bath pebbles (Soap Barn) Green powder colouring (Soap Barn) Apple fragrance (Soap Barn) Cranberry fragrance (Soap Barn) White glitter (Soap Barn) Method: Pour your bath pebbles into a damp towel and wipe off all the excess fine salt powder that covers them. Place the pebbles in a plastic packet and pour 50 drops of apple fragrance and 50 drops of cranberry fragrance over them. Shake the packet well so the fragrance is evenly distributed. Now add the green powder colouring and once again shake the bag thoroughly. Now you can put the pebbles in a bamboo holder. Bath Pebbles are made from salt and thus have wonderful properties in your bath. Salt is a muscle relaxant and is also a great antiseptic. back to top

6.5 - Blueberry Bath Sherbet Requirements: Baking soda (Soap Barn) Cornstarch (Soap Barn) Citric acid (Soap Barn) Sweet oil (Soap Barn) Coconut oil (Soap Barn) Bath crystals (Soap Barn) Blue powder colouring (Soap Barn) Blueberry fragrance (Soap Barn) Attractive bottle (Soap Barn) Method: In a large bowl mix together one cup of baking soda (bicarbonate of soda), one cup of bath crystals, half a cup of citric acid and half a cup of cornstarch (corn flour). Mix through well so that you have an even mixture of all the ingredients. Take a handful of this mixture out and put it in a small mixing bowl. Add a tablespoon of sweet oil, two tablespoons coconut oil (melt the coconut oil first in a basin of hot water), a tiny amount of blue powder colouring, and thirty drops of blueberry fragrance to the small bowl. Mix all the ingredients in the small bowl well till you have a smooth even mixture. Add this mixture back into to the large bowl and stir through well. The colouring and fragrance should be even throughout the mixture. You can now fill your bottle with your amazing bath sherbet. Attach the small wooden scoop to the side of your jar. back to top

6.6 - Grapefruit Soap Slices Requirements: 500g Grapefruit glycerine soap (Soap Barn) 500g White Glycerine soap (Soap Barn) PVC cylinder (Soap Barn) Cellophane bags (Soap Barn) Raffia (Soap Barn) Method: Cut your grapefruit soap in half – lengthwise. Then cut each half (again lengthwise) into thirds. You should then end up with six long thin triangle shapes. Position these shapes in the centre of your empty large cylinder, leaving a little hole in the centre and a couple of millimetres between each grapefruit segment. You can push them down onto the bottom of the cylinder so that they stick in place. Once all your grapefruit segments are in place you can pour your white soap into that cylinder (between and around all the grapefruit segments) filling the cylinder to the top with white soap. Leave this cylinder aside to set. When the soap in the cylinder feels solid but still warm you can cut the cylinder away from your moulded soap. Now slice the soap down the middle so that you have two large semi circles. Place the semi-circle of soap on your chopping board, flat side down, and slice nice thick slices (1cm - 2cm) of soap. Package the slices in cellophane bags and decorate with raffia and dried orange and lemon slices. back to top

7.1 - Fresh Mint and Cucumber Soap Bar Requirements: 250g Clear un-fragranced glycerine soap (Soap Barn) Fresh mint from your garden (Soap Barn) 1 Soap bar mould (Soap Barn) Cellophane bags (Soap Barn) Hemp string (Soap Barn) Cucumber fragrance (Soap Barn) Method: Chop your fresh mint up really fine. Gently melt the clear soap in a small pot over the stove or in the microwave on defrost. Add 30 drops of cucumber fragrance to the melted soap. Then add your fresh mint and mix through well. Pour the soap into a soap mould and leave to set. Wrap in cellophane and tie with up with hemp sting for a natural look. back to top

7.2 - Peppermint and Cucumber Foot Balm Requirements: 6 Tablespoons cocoa butter (Soap Barn) 3 Tablespoons glycerine (Soap Barn) 6 Tablespoons aqueous cream (Soap Barn) 40 Drops cucumber fragrance (Soap Barn) 10 Drops peppermint essential oil (Soap Barn) Method: Gently melt six tablespoons of cocoa butter in a small pot. Mix together very well 3 tablespoons of glycerine and 6 tablespoons of aqueous cream till the whole mixture is smooth, creamy and shiny. Then add the melted cocoa butter and now add forty drops of cucumber fragrance and ten drops of peppermint essential oil. Blend well. You can now pour the cream into an attractive bottle or jar for use. Use regularly on your feet to keep them smooth, soft and cool. back to top

7.3 - Peppermint and Cucumber Foot Spray Requirements: 1 cup witch hazel (Soap Barn) 1 cup distilled water (Soap Barn) 40 drops cucumber fragrance (Soap Barn) Spray bottle (Soap Barn) 10 drops peppermint essential oil (Soap Barn) Method: Combine all ingredients well and bottle in a spray bottle. Spray on feet for a fresh feel all day. back to top

7.4 - Peppermint and Cucumber Shower Gel Requirements: 500ml clear un-fragranced liquid soap (Soap Barn) 40 drops cucumber fragrance (Soap Barn) Green soap colouring (Soap Barn) Shower gel bottle (Soap Barn) 10 drops peppermint essential oil (Soap Barn) Method: Mix a couple of drops of green soap colouring into the liquid soap and forty drops of cucumber fragrance as well as ten drops of peppermint essential oil. Stir though well till the colour and fragrance are equally distributed throughout the soap. Now you can pour your shower gel into a shower gel bottle. back to top

7.5 - Peppermint and Cucumber Bath Rocks Requirements: 1kg bath rocks (Soap Barn) Dried fresh mint (Soap Barn) 40 drops cucumber fragrance (Soap Barn) Attractive jar with scoop (Soap Barn) 10 drops peppermint essential oil (Soap Barn) Method: Place your bath rocks (large salt crystals) into a bag. Add two tablespoons of dried mint leaves, 10 drops of peppermint essential oil and 40 drops of cucumber fragrance. Shake the bag well till the bath rocks are thoroughly coloured and fragranced. Package in a glass bottle with wooden scoop on the side. back to top

7.6 - Peppermint and Cucumber Frozen Soap Cubes Requirements: Gelatine (Soap Barn) Green powder colouring (Soap Barn) 40 drops cucumber fragrance(Soap Barn) Silky liquid soap (Soap Barn) Self sealing ice cube bags (Supermarket) 10 drops peppermint essential oil (Soap Barn) Method: Measure 3 level tablespoons (or 3 heaped dessert spoons) of gelatine and put them into your jug. Take a tiny amount of green powder colouring and add that to your gelatine. Add forty drops of cucumber fragrance and ten drops of peppermint essential oil to the gelatine and colouring. Now pour half a cup of just boiled water over the gelatine and stir very well till all the gelatine has dissolved. Once the gelatine has dissolved you can add one cup of silky liquid soap to your mixture. Again, mix this through very well till you have a smooth, even mixture. Pour your mixture into a self sealing ice cube bag. You need to hold the bag upside down over the sink and gently rub the edges of the opening for it to self-seal. Then you can wash the stickiness off the bag and place it in the freezer. Store these frozen soap cubes in the freezer. On very hot days take a few cubes into the shower for a very cool and refreshing wash. back to top

8.1 - Citronella Linen Spray Requirements: 1 cup witch hazel (Soap Barn) 3 cups distilled water (Soap Barn) 50 drops citronella oil (Soap Barn) Spray bottle (Soap Barn) Method: Combine all ingredients well and bottle in a spray bottle. Spray on linen and curtains to keep mosquitoes and flies away in summer. back to top

8.2 - Citronella Body Lotion Requirements: 3 Tablespoons cocoa butter (Soap Barn) 6 Tablespoons aqueous cream (Soap Barn) 3 Tablespoons glycerine (Soap Barn) Citronella oil (Soap Barn) Attractive bottle or jar (Soap Barn) Method: Gently melt three tablespoons of cocoa butter in a small pot. Mix together very well 3 tablespoons of glycerine and 6 tablespoons of aqueous cream till the whole mixture is smooth, creamy and shiny. Then add the melted cocoa butter and fifty drops of citronella oil. Blend well. You can now pour the lotion into an attractive bottle or jar for use. Use regularly during summer to keep away the mosquitoes. This lotion is an essential for all your outdoor evening activities in summer. back to top

8.3 - Citronella Créme Soap Bar Requirements: 250g Yellow lemon glycerine soap (Soap Barn) Citronella oil (Soap Barn) 100g Aqueous Cream (Soap Barn) 1 Soap Mould (Soap Barn) Cellophane (Chocolate Den) Method: Gently melt your soap in the microwave or in a pot over a very low heat. Once the soap has melted add 50 drops of citronella oil and all the aqueous cream. Stir well till the aqueous has melted into the soap. Reheat for a very short time in the microwave. If your soap still smells of aqueous cream you can add another 10-20 drops of citronella oil. Pour the soap mixture into the mould and leave to set. (Leave overnight). Once the soap is un-moulded you can wrap it in cellophane. Use this soap in summer to protect yourself from mosquitoes and flies. back to top

8.4 - Citronella Wax Candle Requirements: 1kg Powder wax (Soap Barn) 1 pack pre-waxed wicks (Soap Barn) 1 bamboo holder (Soap Barn) Citronella oil (Soap Barn) Method: Place your powder wax into a packet and pour 10ml (the whole bottle) of citronella oil over the powder. Now shake the packet really well to distribute the oil evenly throughout the powder wax. Position your wicks in the bamboo container (one or more) and pour your powder wax into the container. The powder will melt and burn like a regular candle. Keep spare citronella wax in a sealed bag for topping up your candle. Use your citronella candle all summer (day and night) to keep away flies and mosquitoes. back to top

8.5 - Citronella Gel Candle Requirements: 1lt Gel Wax (Soap Barn) 10 100ml glasses (Soap Barn) 1 pack pre-waxed wicks (Soap Barn) Yellow candle dye (Soap Barn) Citronella oil (Soap Barn) Method: Melt the gel wax in a pot directly on the stove over a very low heat. When the gel is melted it will run like water. Then add a couple of drops of yellow candle dye and the entire bottle (10ml) citronella oil to the melted gel. Dip the sustainer end of the wick into the melted gel and position the wick in the glass container. Then pour the citronella gel into the glass to the top. Leave to set. Use these candles indoors and outdoors all summer to keep away flies and mosquitoes. back to top

8.6 - Citronella Shower Gel Requirements: 500ml clear un-fragranced liquid soap (Soap Barn) 40 drops citronella oil (Soap Barn) Yellow soap colouring (Soap Barn) Shower gel bottle (Soap Barn) Method: Mix a couple of drops of yellow soap colouring into the liquid soap and forty drops of citronella oil. Stir though well till the colour and fragrance are equally distributed throughout the soap. Now you can pour your shower gel into a shower gel bottle. back to top